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Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical (Starlink)

SpaceX · Bastrop, TX

Posted about 2 months ago

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This role has been open
66 days
SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
52% of SpaceX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
high
2033 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
Hiring momentum
3062 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

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About this role

As a Supplier Development Engineer for SpaceX's Starlink project, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining supplier relationships from concept to production. Your role involves analyzing manufacturing processes, collaborating with internal teams and suppliers, and ensuring high-quality production through effective supply chain strategies. You will also lead experiments, perform defect analysis, and support procurement efforts to align supplier capabilities with project needs.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
  • +1 years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis
  • Hands-on project experience with complex mechanical systems

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in mechanical engineering
  • Knowledge of metrology tools and techniques for measuring and characterizing mechanical parts
  • Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods (Design of Experiments, Six Sigma, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT) principles and applications
  • Proficient in 3D CAD and product lifecycle management, preferably Siemens NX

Worth weighing

  • Position is onsite in Bastrop, TX; remote work is not considered
  • Long hours and weekends may be required to meet deadlines
  • Up to 50% travel may be required
  • ITAR compliance requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency

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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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